I have just one thing to say to you FORD...

raised by monkeys · 07-02-2020, 10:26 AM

**** you for not building FPV/XR6t/G6Et wagons.

Im not partial to an SUV but an F6x I could do, but theres not enough f6x's on the market, nor a desire spend in excess of 20k for high km examples. With no B series turbo wagon leaves me scrawling through carsales looking at a SKODA RS 245 but then catch myself out thinking its no barra (aftermarket, tuning, accessibility of parts, mechanics who are familiar). Don't even look at HSV Clubsport wagons shaun… just don't... but I may. As someone with limited time, knowledge/skills for DIY or space, building a barra wagon isn't really an option. Although my mechanic/engine builder did start a BA wagon project he never completed with low km FG turbo motor.

I appreciate the effort Ford made to go out on a limb with the territory, I just wish they did this one thing.

**Giant Cranium** · 07-02-2020, 10:54 AM

Get the hsv wagon. Problem is you may become a Holden man

**Polyal** · 07-02-2020, 11:00 AM

Its pretty hard to knock the SS or HSV wagon options.

If Ford made a turbo wagon it would still have looked like a POS. The F6X is fine but yes sellers are dreaming with the asking prices.

Id be getting a Turbo Territory, save some coin over the F6X and get some decent repairs/mods done to it.

raised by monkeys · 07-02-2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

If Ford made a turbo wagon it would still have looked like a POS

Not sure if aesthetics are the biggest concer for ford, I mean amateurs have made a pretty good attempt (minus X series bonnet)

F' its so hard to share images these days

**Polyal** · 07-02-2020, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

Not sure if aesthetics are the biggest concer for ford, I mean amateurs have made a pretty good attempt (minus X series bonnet)

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F' its so hard to share images these days

I meant the inherent design of the AU> wagon (actually I reckon the XC was the last "good" looking wagon) isnt the most desirable thing getting around. It only really lasted as long as it did because of fleet sales.

**GasoLane** · 07-02-2020, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

Not sure if aesthetics are the biggest concer for ford, I mean amateurs have made a pretty good attempt (minus X series bonnet)

image

F' its so hard to share images these days

Use Postimage.

Poetic Justice · 07-02-2020, 12:28 PM

Jeep SRT says hi

xxx000 · 08-02-2020, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Poetic Justice

Jeep SRT says hi

Been there done that. Shocking build quality, poor interior space, unreliable.
Easily the worst car I've ever owned.
XR6T is a far better car in every way

kaniSS · 10-02-2020, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by xxx000

Been there done that. Shocking build quality, poor interior space, unreliable.
Easily the worst car I've ever owned.
XR6T is a far better car in every way

Thanks for this. I've been considering this as an option but I was in 2 minds over the quality and reliability.

I'll go elsewhere now

Poetic Justice · 10-02-2020, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kaniSS

Thanks for this. I've been considering this as an option but I was in 2 minds over the quality and reliability.

I'll go elsewhere now

Cause.. y'know, one mans opinion is all.

kaniSS · 11-02-2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Poetic Justice

Cause.. y'know, one mans opinion is all.

Offcourse not. I have gone through quite a few sites in regards to reviews on the SRT8 and they left me at 2 minds, but having someone from this forum with more technical knowledge about vehicles than your average punter who posts on productreviews can be a deal breaker.

I would trust an enthusiast review over a average joe review on productreviews who can't find where the soy latte cup holder is.

Ben73 · 12-02-2020, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kaniSS

Thanks for this. I've been considering this as an option but I was in 2 minds over the quality and reliability.

I'll go elsewhere now

I have a Grand Cherokee. Build quality has been fine. Interior seems pretty decent so far.
It's been more reliable than my Ford Ranger so far. My Ranger wasn't unreliable, but it needed a few more things fixed under warranty.
The Grand is a 2016 model.

Bossxr8 · 07-02-2020, 02:44 PM

Don't buy one of those Skodas. One tried to run me a couple months ago against my G6ET and it was embarrassing how slow it was.

**Polyal** · 07-02-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Don't buy one of those Skodas. One tried to run me a couple months ago against my G6ET and it was embarrassing how slow it was.

Your G6ET wagon?

Bossxr8 · 08-02-2020, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Your G6ET wagon?

What relevance is that to how poorly I think the Skoda performs?

**Polyal** · 10-02-2020, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

What relevance is that to how poorly I think the Skoda performs?

The Skoda performs perfectly well for a car in its segment.

A high performance sedan like a G6ET smoking a FWD Skoda Wagon isnt particularly relevant to anything really.

**Mechan1k** · 10-02-2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Your G6ET wagon?

I reckon your best looking bet for the G6ET wagon is to go to a Hearse builder

Ben73 · 07-02-2020, 03:21 PM

Fast wagons are cool. It's sucks most companies don't do wagons anymore, but at least if you do buy a wagon you are now unique and not like everyone else.

gossy · 07-02-2020, 07:22 PM

If money wasn't an issue.

Audi RS6 Wagoooon

**Mechan1k** · 10-02-2020, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by gossy

If money wasn't an issue.

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Audi RS6 Wagoooon

HELLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOO

JC · 12-02-2020, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

**** you for not building FPV/XR6t/G6Et wagons.

Im not partial to an SUV but an F6x I could do, but theres not enough f6x's on the market, nor a desire spend in excess of 20k for high km examples. With no B series turbo wagon leaves me scrawling through carsales looking at a SKODA RS 245 but then catch myself out thinking its no barra (aftermarket, tuning, accessibility of parts, mechanics who are familiar). Don't even look at HSV Clubsport wagons shaun… just don't... but I may. As someone with limited time, knowledge/skills for DIY or space, building a barra wagon isn't really an option. Although my mechanic/engine builder did start a BA wagon project he never completed with low km FG turbo motor.

I appreciate the effort Ford made to go out on a limb with the territory, I just wish they did this one thing.

Buy a BF wagon. Get a turbo driveline and swap it into the wagon. Most registration authorities have no problem with it as long as you use the turbo brakes as well (certainly the case in the ACT).